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Driving dynamic similarities between M3 and M4
Interested in a G80 M3 xdrive and have never driven one, most dealers don't have any & I really want to spend some quality time in a broken-in car; hence Turo. I've only ever really spent a few minutes behind the wheel of the G80 RWD Comp - which was really solid outside the trans (to which i would do a CS map).
However, on Turo, i can only find M4 Xdrives to rent & no M3s, will the M4 feel, drive and perform similarly to the M3 for the purpose of me getting an idea if i want the car? Also looking at GTS 4.0, AMG GTC/GTR (depending on depreciation over next few months), 991.1 GT3 if anyone has any other inputs. Former 911 and C63s owner, hated the F80 but really enjoyed the G80. |
04-25-2024, 12:53 PM | #2 |
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I mean, if the GT3 is an option, even the 991.1, it's an easy choice even if the G8x is faster. Nothing really drives like a 911.
Aside from driving position, the F80 and F82 felt nearly identical to me. I'd imagine the G80 and G82 will also. Same wheelbase, nearly same weight. Might be a negligible balance difference. |
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04-25-2024, 01:45 PM | #3 |
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The G80 and G82 drive nearly identically. I say nearly because they drive identically at any limit I've ever approached on the street. I'm sure if you get them on track you MAY see SOME difference. Maybe.
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04-25-2024, 10:25 PM | #4 |
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The difference is in perception more so than anything . 2 door coupe vs 4 door sedan
You feel more enclosed in the M4 , frameless windows and no B pillar. Gives you a tad bit better peripheral vision as well
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I've driven both and didn't feel any difference. G82 is slightly lower and there may be a slight weight difference, but none of that is noticeable.
Their main differences are the size and the number of their doors.
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I've just traded in my G82 M4CX for a G80 M3 CS but I have also driven an M3CX and the main differences with driving dynamics that I've noticed are:
1. You feel lower down in the M4 and for me, I prefer the slightly better view out of the M3 as I seem to be seated slightly higher (and I don't think it's my seating position settings). 2. I do think there is a slightly different ride quality between the cars. I know the CS does feel different to a standard G80 M3CX because of the changes, however I also felt the G80 M3CX I have driven felt different to the G82 - slightly more compliant - not softer as such but a bit more compliant on UK B roads. The M4 feels slightly firmer / rigid when driving on rough and undulating roads. 3. The back end of the M4 "feels" wider when menouvering the car in tight spaces (e.g. driving up/down ramps in a multi-story car park). It may be perception because of how the squarer wheel arches look in the side mirrors, but it definitely makes the rear track of the M4 feel wider in certain scenarios Other than that, the two cars (M3/M4 CX not the M3 CS) feel almost identical. One other point, the carbon bucket seats are much more difficult to get into/out of in the G80, due to the door pillar. I had no issues in the G82 but the G80 requires a bit of acrobatic skill ! |
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As I've said before, being 6'2" and having the seat quite far back means the seat is partially blocked by the B pillar in my G80. Plus having the wheel far out means that even with the standard seats, I have to make a concerted effort not to rub my leg on the side of the steering wheel when I get in. I instead rub the b pillar, figuring it's a lot cheaper to replace the door seal trim than wear out my steering wheel. Last car I had with a manual adjustable wheel where I had this issue was my GTi and in 25k miles I had worn through the leather on the wheel at the 7-8 o-clock position. |
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A big problem with the whole seat and get in and get out thing is people tend to have their wheels too far out. In my opinion, if your elbows are tucked to your side way too much, which is what I usually see when I see this, it’s too far out from what it really should be. I don’t know how it’s safe for people to drive like that because if your elbow hits the side bolster of your seat and keeps you from being able to turn the wheel beyond a certain point without shuffling with your other hand, it’s gonna be dangerous in “quick need” situation. I’ve seen people sit so close that they cannot turn the wheel any further without removing their hand when they turn from 10 to 8 o’clock.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying you should be couching it, but if you’re barely straightening your arm to hang your wrists on the top of the wheel, you’re way too close. |
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Yeah, depends on how you've got the seat set up. Are they impossible? No. But it is simply not possible for me to get in the buckets without a) rubbing both the wheel and the bolster while getting in or b) pushing the seat all the way back and also adjusting the wheel forward to get in the car. |
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04-26-2024, 12:55 PM | #12 |
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At risk of further turning this into a carbon bucket thread…. I have zero issue with the B pillar in terms of entry or exiting in my M3 with the buckets.
Every car I own, roll the seat back when exiting (not quite all the way on the M3). For the M3, I use the sill and steering wheel for entry and exit. |
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Consider a 991.2 GT3. They don't catch fire.
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I’ve owned both and prefer the M4. The M3 has more wind noise than the M4 with the way the rear fender arches flare and you feel higher in the car even though you’re not. (Probably from the door/window layout between the coupe and the sedan) I’m guessing the M4 is more aerodynamic too for high speed driving just based on its shape but you’d have to confirm official CdA with BMW.
They’re both amazing models so it depends on what you’re looking for really…practical sedan or GT coupe.
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I think they drive very similar. It really comes down to do you want 4 doors or 2? My son is grown and moved out. It’s just me and my wife so 2 doors is better for me especially being a bigger guy. If you have kids the 4 door probably makes more sense.
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